Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
conferta
ID:
187558

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
J.D.Hooker, Fl. Brit. India2: 116 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186887

Common Names

  • Caragana conferta
  • Confert Caragana
  • Caragana

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Synonyms

  • Aspalathus confertus (Benth. ex Baker) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Caragana conferta (also called 'Dense Peashrub', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central Asia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple. It grows in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Caragana conferta is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It can also be used as a windbreak, as a source of food for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caragana conferta has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caragana conferta is a small, deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings taken in early summer. The cuttings should be about 6 inches long and should be planted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm location until they have rooted. They can then be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Caragana conferta

Caragana conferta is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, rocky soils in full sun. It is also found in parts of Europe and North America.

Caragana conferta FAQ

What are the common names of Caragana conferta?

Caragana conferta is commonly known as the Dwarf Peashrub.

What is the growth habit of Caragana conferta?

Caragana conferta is an evergreen shrub with a spreading growth habit.

What is the flowering period of Caragana conferta?

Caragana conferta typically flowers from late spring to early summer.

Species in the Caragana genus

Caragana ussuriensis, Caragana tragacanthoides, Caragana stenophylla, Caragana spinosa, Caragana pygmaea, Caragana pumila, Caragana kirghisorum, Caragana laeta, Caragana decorticans, Caragana sinica, Caragana brevispina, Caragana ambigua, Caragana tibetica, Caragana pekinensis, Caragana densa, Caragana franchetiana, Caragana tangutica, Caragana erinacea, Caragana pleiophylla, Caragana turkestanica, Caragana acanthophylla, Caragana conferta, Caragana gerardiana, Caragana prestoniae, Caragana scythica, Caragana afghanica, Caragana aurantiaca, Caragana gerrardiana, Caragana jubata, Caragana maimanensis, Caragana microphylla, Caragana ulicina, Caragana dasyphylla, Caragana spinifera, Caragana pruinosa, Caragana bicolor, Caragana alpina, Caragana kozlowi, Caragana cuneato-alata, Caragana leucospina, Caragana przewalskii, Caragana bongardiana, Caragana roborovskyi, Caragana changduensis, Caragana soongorica, Caragana stipitata, Caragana zahlbruckneri, Caragana manshurica, Caragana purdomii, Caragana litwinowii,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.